Assistant professor (WI23

Faculty of Production Engineering and Logistics

Organisation/Company Opole University of Technology Department Faculty of Production Engineering and Logistics Research Field Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Final date to receive applications 4 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

The candidate should meet the following requirements:

• hold a doctoral degree (PhD) in technical sciences or in the field of management and quality sciences — preferably in one of the following disciplines/specialisations: automation and robotics, mechatronics, technical/applied computer science, logistics, transport, production engineering, or management — particularly in areas related to automated storage and transportation systems, digital transformation of industrial processes, or intelligent management systems;
• demonstrate professional experience in academic or business environments, particularly in the application of digital technologies and elements of industrial automation;
• have experience in conducting or co-conducting laboratory-based teaching activities;
• possess a track record of scientific achievements confirmed by publications in peer-reviewed Polish and international scientific journals;
• show academic and teaching interests in the areas of industrial logistics, process automation, new technologies within the Industry 5.0 framework, and information systems supporting logistics and production;
• be willing to engage in scientific research in an interdisciplinary context (including publications and participation in research and development projects);
• have proficiency in both Polish and English (spoken and written), sufficient for publishing, teaching, and international collaboration;
• be capable of conducting classes using modern educational technologies;
• show a willingness to develop expertise in technologies related to the concepts of Smart Factory and Smart City, particularly in the areas of: digital twins, IIoT in urban and industrial logistics, automation and autonomy of logistics and production processes, cyber-physical systems, sustainable urban mobility, intelligent transport infrastructure, and the integration of ICT technologies in the management of cities or manufacturing facilities;
• display motivation to contribute to the organisational work of the Department, Faculty, and University related to ongoing research and teaching activities, including a readiness to support the development of laboratory infrastructure for study programmes in logistics, digital modelling and simulation in industry, AI in business, management and production engineering.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Politechnika Opolska, Faculty of Production Engineering and Logistics Country Poland City Opole Geofield